Is a lighter effective because it’s on fire? Or just because it’s hot?

If you made a lighter that was just as hot as another lighter, would it work just as well even if it had no fire?

  • Jakdracula@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Fire is a chemical reaction. Oily rags and compost can self combust.

    Also, earth is the only known planet where fire can burn.